As a beginning driver, Xaviera had to think consciously about the process as she negotiated traffic; now, however, driving has become second nature for her. Whereas driving initially demanded ________ processing, it now reflects _______ processing.
A) implicit; explicit
B) automatic; controlled
C) controlled; automatic
D) explicit; implicit

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement mentions that driving has become second nature for Xaviera, indicating that it is now automatic processing, which is reflected in option C. The opposite of automatic processing is controlled processing, as mentioned in option B, which is what Xaviera initially had to do as a beginning driver. Options A and D are incorrect because they use explicit and implicit processing, which are not the correct terms to describe the different types of processing in this context.

As a Beginning Driver, Xaviera Had to Think Consciously About